Events & Fundraisers
2025
Agility Course Open House
Sat, April 12
11:15 am - 1 pm
Have you ever wanted to check out our agility course? Now is your chance!
Join Clear Skies Dog Training LLC at the APCSM on Sunday, April 12, and let your dog experience our obstacle course! Certified dog trainers will be on site to guide you through the course and answer any questions about our training classes.
Cost: A donation in any amount. If you'd like to donate online in advance, click here.
If your dog has a blast and you want to continue, sign up for our 5-week agility class starting April 26!
APCSM, 1300 West Elm St. Ext., Brockton, MA
Vet Tech Talks: Pet Insurance
Sat, April 19
1-2 PM
Join us for a 1-hour informational session with Certified Veterinary Technician and owner of P.E.T.S., Chantele Dalmida at the APCSM! This month's Vet Tech Topic is A Pet Owner's Guide to: Picking the Right Pet Insurance!
Cost: $5 donation at the door or online in advance.
APCSM, 1300 West Elm St. Ext., Brockton, MA
Life is Precious Calendar Contest
Thurs, May 1
Our annual Life is Precious Calendar Contest opens on May 1st! Enter your APCSM alum or simply vote for your favorite! Contest runs from May 1st through June 15th. Our goal is to raise $12,000 for the animals - every vote counts!!
Make Your Own Candle Workshop
Sat, May 17
3 - 5 PM
Join us on Saturday May 17th for a heartwarming Candle-Making workshop. This event is all about spreading love to animals in need while creating a beautiful, handcrafted candle! Choose from a selection of seasonal scents and design your candle using eco-friendly materials. The reusable glass jar ensures your creation will continue to be useful long after the candle burns.
Price: $40, includes all supplies for one 8oz candle in a reusable glass jar
Materials: Soy wax, Cotton wicks, Natural oils for scents, Dried botanicals for decoration
Candle Setting Time: 30–45 minutes needed for the candles to set, included in the workshop time
Hosted by Hand the Light
APCSM, 1300 West Elm St Ext, Brockton MA
Paws in the Park
Sun, June 1
10 AM-2 PM. Rain or Shine
Save the date! The APCSM’s 2025 Paws in the Park will take place on Saturday, June 1st at the scenic NRT of Easton’s Sheep Pasture, with vendors, raffles, music, and more.
Leashed dogs are welcome.
NRT Sheep Pasture, 307 Main St, North Easton, MA 02356
Dog Bowl Painting
Sun, June 2
1-3 PM
Paint a Bowl, Help a Pet!
Join us for a fun and creative afternoon at our Dog Bowl Painting fundraiser on June 22nd, benefiting the animals at the APCSM! From 1-3 pm, unleash your inner artist as you design and personalize a dog bowl, all while supporting shelter pets in need.
For just $35, you'll receive all the materials needed to create your masterpiece. Plus, every ticket helps provide shelter, food, and medical care for homeless animals.
Seats are limited, so don’t wait! Reserve your spot here!
(Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.)
APCSM, 1300 West Elm St Ext, Brockton MA
Hosted by Inebri-Art
Dog Training Classes
Year-Round
Ongoing at the APCSM - classes include basic obedience, agility, scent work, reactivity, stranger danger, and Canine Good Citizen. Hosted by Clear Skies Dog Training & Evaluation LLC.
Join our Facebook Group for class updates.
Buffalo Exchange
January thru June
Somerville, MA
Do you love thrifting?
The APCSM is thrilled to announce that we’ve been selected as a recipient of the Buffalo Exchange Tokens for Bags® program from January through June! You can support the APCSM by shopping at Buffalo Exchange’s Somerville location. Remember to bring your own bag!
Buffalo Exchange is a secondhand clothing store that operates on a buy-sell-trade model, offering trendy, vintage, and high-quality secondhand fashion.
238 Elm St, Somerville MA
Open Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sunday 11am-7pm
More Events This Year
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Sunday 4/6, 10am-1pm
Sunday 8/3, 10am-1pm
Sign up links TBD
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Wednesday, 5/21
All day
Bracks Grille & Tap, Brockton
Mention the APCSM to your server and 20% of your bill will be donated
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Begins May 1st, open to all APCSM Alumni
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Spring 2025. Date/time TBD
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Open House & Donation Drive for the APCSM
Saturday 7/12
12-3 PM
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We’ll be joining the parade on Saturday, July 12th at 10 AM! Come celebrate the town of Easton’s 300th year.
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Saturday, 8/2
10am-2pm
Saturday 8/23
10am-2pm
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Pearl Street United Methodist Church
Date/time TBD
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Saturday, 10/18
2-6 PM
21+ only
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Fall 2025
All proceeds benefit the APCSM in memory of Mike Walsh
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Friday, 10/31
4-6 PM
Stop by the shelter before your Halloween festivities!
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Saturday 11/15
10am-1pm
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Tuesday, 12/2
Help raise funds for the APCSM
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Saturday, 12/13
Monthly Events
Our Famous Bake Sale
Come join us on the second weekend of every month from 12 - 3pm for some yummy treats at our Famous Bake Sale. We are always in need of donations of baked goods. Please help us raise funds for our homeless animals!
Pet Food Pantry
Once a month, we provide pet food and supplies for those in need. Please join us on the second Saturday of every month from 12 - 2pm. Items are located outside our main entrance.
Paws & Pages
This program allows youth to read to animals and build confidence in their personal reading! Reading to the animals helps provide the animal comfort while teaching empathy in children. Join us on the second Sunday of every month at 11:30 AM*. Click here to register.
*Please Note: Dates/times of monthly events are subject to change due to staffing, major holidays, and APCSM events.
For questions related to events, please email specialevents@apcsm.org
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